AI for battery innovation
We look at recent examples of AI as a toolset for accelerating battery innovation. Of more general interest, we also provide tips to avoid common pitfalls in seeking patent protection for an AI-based invention.
Potter Clarkson ranked in MIP's IP STARS 2022
Potter Clarkson has secured prominent placing in the 2022 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS - the leading resource for companies or individuals looking for intellectual property firms and practitioners from around the world.
Potter Clarkson achieves top four ranking in Financial Times’ Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms report 2022
Potter Clarkson has maintained its position as one of the top four patent specialists in Europe, according to the latest Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms report from the Financial Times.
White paper: Open source, software patents or a combination?
The debate of whether patenting or open source best suits a software developer’s needs still rages. In this white paper we look at both sides of the argument in detail.
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University IP licensing deal blocked by UK government on grounds of national security
In a move that will be of interest to universities and others, an IP licensing deal between the University of Manchester and a Chinese company, Beijing Infinite Vision Technology Company Ltd, has been blocked by the UK government.
FRAND licence agreements for smartphones and IoT
As our news roundup shows, competing or aligned commercial interests, alongside infringement and validity disputes, underscore the complexities surrounding FRAND licence agreements for smartphones and IoT.
Patents and AI: UK government responds to AI and IP consultation
The UK government has published its response to last year’s consultation on how copyright, patents and AI can work together as AI’s development and deployment gathers pace.
Graphene IP licensing as a business model
Join experienced patent attorney Jason Teng and licensing expert Dave Holt in a webinar hosted by The Graphene Council, as they explore IP legal issues faced by graphene companies in realising their market potential and maximising the value of their innovations.
White paper: Open source, software patents or a combination?
The debate of whether patenting or open source best suits a software developer’s needs still rages. In this white paper we look at both sides of the argument in detail.
The branding dilemma for artificial intelligence
It is no exaggeration to say the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is already upon us with the World Economic Forum attributing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the growth and consolidation of technologies such as AI, machine learning, deep learning and the Internet of Things (IoT).
White paper: How should you deal with the software in battery technology?
Today, software is about much more than desktop computer applications. Software is integral to almost every aspect of innovation and is found in a huge number of products because it offers greater functionality, control and connectivity; the battery and energy storage sector is no different.
Will AI accelerate the development of 2D materials?
The Henry Royce Institute and the World Economic Forum have drawn attention to the need for us to accelerate the development of advanced materials, including 2D materials.
Can you patent machine learning models for materials discovery?
Following on from our introduction article on AI and advanced materials discovery, we take a closer look at the underlying principles, filing trends, and example cases.
UKIPO call for views on Standard Essential Patents and Innovation
Last month saw the UKIPO launch a call for views on the Standard Essential Patents ecosystem and whether change is needed. We have summarised the purpose of this call and shed light on key issues surrounding this area of intellectual property.
What implications will the new National Security and Investment Act have for intellectual property?
The National Security and Investment Act allows the government to scrutinise acquisitions that could harm the UK’s national security.